Gilmore & Damian D'Silva

Gilmore & Damian D'Silva Keeping our Singaporean & Eurasian Food Heritage Alive
Rediscover the flavours of Singapore with us!

27/09/2026

Some journeys come full circle.

For Chef Damian D’Silva, Gilmore is more than a restaurant. It is a return to the halls once cared for by his grandfather, Gilmore D’Silva, who served as caretaker of the former Supreme Court, now home to the National Gallery Singapore.

Today, Chef Damian honours his grandfather’s legacy the best way he knows how, through food. At Gilmore, family recipes, memories, and traditions live on, served in the very building where the story began.

For Chef Damian D'Silva, every dish at Gilmore is a tribute to the family members who came before him. From painstaking ...
11/09/2026

For Chef Damian D'Silva, every dish at Gilmore is a tribute to the family members who came before him. From painstaking spice pastes ground by hand to recipes that have travelled through generations, these are flavours shaped by time, memory and tradition.

In a world that moves quickly, heritage cuisine asks us to slow down. To savour. To remember.

At Gilmore, Chef Damian continues his life's work of preserving Singapore's rich culinary heritage, one plate at a time. Come experience the stories, flavours and traditions that deserve to be passed on for generations to come.

One of the dishes Chef Damian remembers most fondly from his grandfather's table, Cowdang is a celebration of Kristang h...
01/09/2026

One of the dishes Chef Damian remembers most fondly from his grandfather's table, Cowdang is a celebration of Kristang heritage. Prawns are gently cooked in a rich, spice-laden coconut gravy, creating a dish that is both comforting and deeply evocative. Though its name may be a misnomer, its history is rooted in the traditions of Singapore's coastal Kristang communities. A tribute to family, memory and home.

24/08/2026

At Gilmore, we often say that recipes can be written down, but the soul of a dish cannot.

Many of Grandad Gilmore’s recipes have been preserved over the years, passed down through memory, handwritten notes, and family tradition. Yet Chef Damian understands that what made those dishes truly special was never just the ingredients or method. It was the care, patience, and love behind every meal.

The soul of cooking lives in the hands that prepare it, the stories that shape it, and the people gathered around the table.

Today, Damian carries that spirit forward at Gilmore, honouring Grandad’s legacy not by simply recreating recipes, but by preserving the heart behind them.

Before a single dish is served, every guest is welcomed by one of Gilmore's most striking centrepieces, a suspended ligh...
22/08/2026

Before a single dish is served, every guest is welcomed by one of Gilmore's most striking centrepieces, a suspended light sculpture by renowned paper artist Peter Gentenaar.

Conceived not merely as a light fixture, but as a symbolic vessel, the installation reflects the spirit of Gilmore itself: a keeper of stories, memories, and heritage passed from one generation to the next.

Delicate yet enduring, its organic form appears to float effortlessly above the entrance, inviting guests into a space where history, family, and culture come together around the table.

Some recipes are passed down through conversations in the kitchen. Others are preserved on paper, tucked away for genera...
19/08/2026

Some recipes are passed down through conversations in the kitchen. Others are preserved on paper, tucked away for generations.

This well-worn recipe book belonged to grandad Gilmore D'Silva. Its pages may be fragile, weathered by time and beginning to come apart, but every handwritten note tells a story.

For Chef Damian D'Silva, leafing through these pages is like hearing his grandad's voice again. Seeing his handwritten recipes brings back memories of family gatherings, lessons shared around the stove, and a heritage lovingly passed from one generation to the next.

Because recipes are more than instructions. They are memories, traditions, and a family's story written in ink.

As a young boy, Chef Damian D'Silva would visit grandad Gilmore, at the former Supreme Court quarters, where family gath...
17/08/2026

As a young boy, Chef Damian D'Silva would visit grandad Gilmore, at the former Supreme Court quarters, where family gatherings and shared meals brought generations together around the table.

Those memories remain at the heart of Gilmore & Damian D'Silva today.

In Eurasian culture, family dinners are more than a meal. They are where stories are passed down, traditions are kept alive, and connections are strengthened. Through every dish at Gilmore, Chef Damian celebrates this enduring spirit of togetherness, inviting guests to gather, share, and create memories of their own.

Because the best meals are the ones shared with family.


Step behind the doors of Gilmore's Private Dining Room, The Caretaker's Room, for a dining experience unlike any other. ...
23/07/2026

Step behind the doors of Gilmore's Private Dining Room, The Caretaker's Room, for a dining experience unlike any other. Curated personally by Chef Damian D'Silva, each menu is thoughtfully crafted around the heritage cuisines that have shaped Singapore—from Peranakan and Eurasian traditions to Chinese, Malay and other multicultural influences.

Designed around your preferences and occasion, every meal is a celebration of stories, culture, and the flavours that define Singapore's rich culinary identity.

Some of the most precious desserts are also the most labour-intensive. Made with fresh coconut milk, carefully sourced g...
21/07/2026

Some of the most precious desserts are also the most labour-intensive. Made with fresh coconut milk, carefully sourced gula Melaka, and plenty of patience, each kueh is handcrafted in the tradition of generations past.

Beautifully presented and perfect for gifting, our Heritage Kueh Box is now available for takeaway at Gilmore & Damian D'Silva, National Gallery Singapore. Bring home a taste of heritage today.

What happens when two chefs, shaped by different culinary traditions, discover they share the same values around food, f...
17/07/2026

What happens when two chefs, shaped by different culinary traditions, discover they share the same values around food, family and heritage?
Ahead of Our Grandfather's Table on 1 August, Chef Damian D'Silva and Chef Kentaro Chen share what guests can expect from this one-night-only collaboration and what they're personally most excited about.

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